1) Submission legality. Both documents indicate that we're following IBJJF, so the assumption is that those competing in the open division will follow black belt rules (toe holds, knee bars, bicep/calf slicers are legal, heel hooks are not). It would be good to know prior to the day of the tournament whether or not heel hooks and leg entanglements that involve reaping are legal in the open division.

2) Match lenght. In one rule book it says all matches are 5...Can some clarify the following:

1) Submission legality. Both documents indicate that we're following IBJJF, so the assumption is that those competing in the open division will follow black belt rules (toe holds, knee bars, bicep/calf slicers are legal, heel hooks are not). It would be good to know prior to the day of the tournament whether or not heel hooks and leg entanglements that involve reaping are legal in the open division.

2) Match lenght. In one rule book it says all matches are 5 minutes. In the other book, it indicates that there are different times based upon belt level... Which brings us to the next issue.

3) The most recent publication of the "sports rulebook" reference's gi divisions. What is the deal? I see quite a few questions, but nothing official from anyone organizing this thing.

4) The time and location of the mandatory rules meeting for competitors. A referee's meeting is referenced at 10am the day of the tournament. Is that one and the same? Can anyone tell us when and where this will be?

5) Brackets: Will they be drawn up prior to the event, or after weigh-ins?Show more

Harry CallahanThank you Scott for the notice, but this is very confusing. I've seen gi and no gi mentioned, belt levels and various time limits. This is the first time I'm competing where I'm not sure if I'm wearing the gi or not. Also, it's great there's a...Thank you Scott for the notice, but this is very confusing. I've seen gi and no gi mentioned, belt levels and various time limits. This is the first time I'm competing where I'm not sure if I'm wearing the gi or not. Also, it's great there's a rules meeting however the basics should have been covered as far as what holds are prohibited at a minimum. I'm sure if certain leg locks are allowed the competitors would have trained accordingly.Show more3 years ago

Aaron France...And I think everyone understands that none of this intentional, but it would suck to see someone DQ'd for not being at the rules meeting when there's conflicting information about when/where it's held.3 years ago